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Ulysse Nardin
San Marco, 'HMS Achille' limited edition, reference 132-11/ACH Montre bracelet en or rose avec cadran en émail cloisonné | Pink gold wristwatch with cloisonnée enamel dial Vers 2008 | Circa 2008
Lot Closed
March 20, 04:18 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 14,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Ulysse Nardin
San Marco, 'HMS Achille' limited edition, reference 132-11/ACH
Montre bracelet en or rose avec cadran en émail cloisonné |
Pink gold wristwatch with cloisonnée enamel dial
Vers 2008 |
Circa 2008
Cadran: émail cloisonné représentant le HMS Achille devant le Fort de Rochefort
Calibre: cal. UN27 automatique, 38 rubis
Numéro de mouvement: 005'547
Boîtier: or rose 18K (750°/00), fond verre saphir sécurisé par 6 vis
Numéro de boîtier: N°04/30
Fermoir: bracelet Ulysse Nardin en alligator et boucle ardillon en or rose 18K (750°/00)
Dimensions: 40 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: oui
Papiers: oui
Accessoires: certificat du COSC attestation, édition limitée, manuel d'utilisation, bracelet en alligator et écrin avec surboîte Ulysse Nardin
Dial: enamel cloisonné depicting the HMS Achille in front of Fort Rochefort
Calibre: cal. UN27 automatic, 38 jewels
Movement number: 005'547
Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws
Case number: N°04/30
Closure: Ulysse Nardin alligator strap and 18k pink gold pin buckle
Size: 40 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Ulysse Nardin COSC certificate, limited edition attestation, instruction manual, extra alligator strap and presentation case with outer packaging
Poids brut 99.70 g |
Gross weight 99.70 g
The Ulysse Nardin San Marco Achille was introduced in 2008 as a limited of 30 pieces each in platinum and pink gold, such as the present lot. The long and demanding process of creation of its absolutely stunning dial largely explains this very low quantity of examples made. They were crafted by Donze Cadrans, an historical supplier of enamelled dials for Ulysse Nardin, which acquired the company later on, in 2011. Each of the Achille dial requires over one meter of fine gold wire of 0.06 mm thickness, thirty times of baking as each colour has a different temperature and over 80 hours of the most meticulous work. During that process, a single mistake forces the enameller to start again from the beginning. This incredibly craftmanship allows to render very faithfully the HMS Achille, housing 74 guns, in font of the Fort Rochefort. The ship was commanded by Captain Richard King and took part to the Battle of Trafalgar.
The Ulysse Nardin timepieces are inspired by the sea and this present watch illustrates it in the most attractive way.
Further to its dial, the watch impresses by its COSC certified automatic movement revealed through the sapphire display back.
The pink gold case has a diameter of 40mm, meeting the contemporary requirements.
These captivating pieces rarely appear on the market, especially in such attractive condition and with a most complete set of accessories as the present example.